Pletnev Plays Rachmaninov
Yesterday I heard pianist Mikhail Pletnev play the Rhapsody on A theme by Paganini. This is such a well-known piece, yet it always grabs my attention. Other selections are combined on the same recording to …
Composers Archive
Benedetti, the Pride of Scotland
Nicola Benedetti is surely Scotland’s best known violinist. Have a look at one of her amazing recordings, and note the diversity of the individual tracks: Nicola Benedetti: My First Decade Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5, …
Introducing Cellist Natalie Clein
British cellist Natalie Clein has built a distinguished career, regularly performing at major venues and with orchestras worldwide. She has recorded the two cello concertos by Camille Saint-Saëns as well as Bloch’s Schelomo and Bruch’s …
Let’s Talk About Alina Ibragimova
I have previously written about Russian violinist Alina Ibragimova, and it is time that we explore what she has been doing. Last time I posted about her, we focused on her then new recording of …
Netrebko Sings Strauss
Soprano Anna Netrebko is a long term favorite singer of mine. It is not only because she has a fine voice, but also because of her humor, her stage presence and the diversity of her …